Area Profile
Gunstock's tradition of family skiing began during 1937, when the first snowtrains arrived at Laconia. Gunstock has grown into a high quality ski area, still catering to families, mostly from the Boston area, and offers one of the region's largest night-skiing operations.
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Lodging Profile
No accommodations are available on site. 18 motels with 1,000 beds located within a 15-minute drive.
Services Profile
Full cafeteria with a snackbar in the base lodge. Two lounges and an Italian restaurant also available on site. Ski shop rental and repair, demo center, ski/boarding schools and instruction, adaptive ski programs, and day care for ages 6 months and up. Boutique, shops, liquor, and bank nearby. First aid at the area, hospital 6 miles away.
Area Recreation Profile
Archery, hiking, camping, mountain biking and bike rentals, mountainboarding, horseback riding, and a skate park are offered from May to October.
Snowboarding Profile
Snowboarding is allowed with a terrain park and halfpipe available. Various contests take place throughout the season.
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Important Dates
- Projected Days Open: 127
- Days Open Last Year: 127
- Years Open: 71
- Average Snowfall: 254 cm
Terrain Type
Beginner Runs:  12% |
Intermediate Runs:  61% |
Advanced Runs:  0% |
Expert Runs:  27% |
Lifts
- Total # Of Lifts:
7 - Gondolas & Trams:
N/A
- High Speed Sixes:
N/A - High Speed Quads:
1
- Quad Chairs:
1 - Triple Chairs:
2
- Double Chairs:
1 - Surface Lifts:
2
Elevation
- Top: 701 m
- Vertical Drop: 427 m
- Bottom: 274 m
- Longest Run: 1.2 km
- Skiable Terrain: 89 hectares
- Snow Making: 71 hectares
Gunstock Contact Information
Gunstock
PO Box 1307
Laconia, NH 03247-1307 
Phone: (800) GUNSTOCK
Location
Nearby Resorts
- Ragged Mountain (38.2 km)
- Tenney Mountain (40.4 km)
- King Pine (43.6 km)
- Waterville Valley (49.9 km)
- Pats Peak (53.3 km)
- Mount Sunapee (59.9 km)
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